Issue: 66

E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nuʻu

From strong foundations come thriving families

Jerome Cowley, born in Tokoroa, NZ and raised in Siufaga, Falelatai, Upolu, Samoa, is living this truth alongside his wife.

Through The Generator, they’ve gained the tools, knowledge, and support to grow their business JP FLEET NZ and strengthen their family’s future. Their journey shows that with the right guidance and values, success is built together 🙌

Watch the full story here.

🌺✨ ARISE & SHINE, AIGA! ✨🌺

Today Sina Tagiilima — Samoan artist of TruColors — gifted us her piece “Arise and Shine” 🎨, inspired by Isaiah 60:1.

A powerful reminder of her journey with The Generator — building confidence, finding herself, and stepping into her light 💫

Fa’afetai Sina — your light is shining bright for us all! 🌟

🌺🔥 AIGA LIFTING AIGA 🔥🌺

At the heart of The Generator is manaakitanga & whanaungatanga — lifting others!

Big alofa to Taubes Moors & Caroline Bell Laumei Leka NZ for gifting a free logo & branding package to a fellow Samoan Generite business Gerry & Toafa Niko Patolo's Little Farm 🙌✨

This is how we move — together, as one aiga 💫

🎉 BIG CONGRATS, TENIQUA (TUAKANA)! 🎉

We’re celebrating Teniqua and Sam Jones for securing a Pacific Business Trust grant to support their commercial upgrades for Teniqua’s Kekery.

On top of that, Teniqua has also received additional funding build her website 🌐💻 — setting her up for even greater success.

Your hard work, vision, and dedication are paying off 🔥

Don't Miss these - Funding Opportunity & Events!

Up to $50,000 available for projects that improve learning outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

✅ Focus areas:

Early learning and whānau-led development
Reducing the impacts of poverty on education
Addressing inequity (Māori, Pasifika, neurodiverse, and underserved learners)

✅ Seeking initiatives that boost capability, improve equity, and are sustainable & collaborative
👥 Open to community groups, schools & non-profits

📅 Applications close: 24 July 2026

If you’re working to uplift learners and create lasting impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your kaupapa.

Details: https://www.teraupuawaieducationtrust.co.nz/granting/

Save the date: The Generator 2026 National Awards, Mangere Arts Centre, Saturday 19 September 4-8pm. Register HERE!

The Generator Survey Out NOW!

This is your chance to pay it forward.
Your survey response helps prove the programme works—and opens the door for more whānau to access the same opportunity.

This is how we grow the kaupapa.
Complete the survey so the data backs what we already know: the programme delivers real outcomes for whānau.

Foodstuffs North Island, alongside the Food Innovation Network, invites you to the Emerging Supplier Forum.

An opportunity to learn from the Foodies team and a dunnhumby insights expert, and to connect with local small businesses building their path into grocery.

Forum dates and locations

Wellington – 6 August 2026, Naumi Hotel, Te Aro
Auckland – 9 September 2026, Foodstuffs NI Support Centre, Māngere

👉Register www.foodstuffs.co.nz

Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!

Catch up on our recent Online Workshops

Session 1: Stand Out & Sell!

Access Video & presentation here!

Session 2: Clarity That Sells

Access Video & presentation here!

Session 3: Winning Locally

Access Video & presentation here!

Catch up on our recent Zoom: Digital Marketing & Brand Storytelling with Nanise Ginnen Startline watch the recording here.

Learn practical tips on:

✅ Building your brand
✅ Connect with your audience
✅ Strengthen your digital presence
✅ Gain valuable insights to support your business journey

Every week, we share stories of brave steps toward wellbeing and self-employment, even from hardship.

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